November 21, 2022
      
                  
        
  Author(s)
  James R.  Lyle,   Barbara  Guttman,   John  Butler,   Kelly  Sauerwein,   Christina  Reed,   Corrine  Lloyd
 
       
            
    
    
        This document is an assessment of the scientific foundations of digital forensics. We examined descriptions of digital investigation techniques from peer-reviewed sources, academic and classroom materials, technical guidance from professional organizations